Living in Lowell, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lowell · Census data 2020–2024
Lowell has 556 residents with a median age of 36.9. The median household income is $46,313 (35% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $131,800, the median rent is $826/month.
Lowell is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Lowell at a glance
- Population
- 556
- Median age
- 36.9State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $46,313State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $131,800State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $826/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 75.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.9%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Lowell a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 39% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 35% lower than the Ohio median; unemployment of 6.3%; a poverty rate of 27.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Lowell
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lowell the median home value is $131,800, 60% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $826 per month, which is 14.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,133 a month in housing costs.
Lowell median household income
The median household income in Lowell is $46,313 and the income per person is $22,972. 27.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Lowell: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 289
- Owner-occupied
- 75.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.4%
- Vacant
- 22.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.47
Lowell demographics
- Population
- 556
- Median age
- 36.9
- Under 18
- 25.7%
- 65 and older
- 19.6%
- Households
- 225
- Foreign-born
- 0.7%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lowell ›
Education in Lowell
11.9% of adults 25 and older in Lowell have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 4.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lowell
- Unemployment rate
- 6.3%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 1.8%
- Drive alone
- 93.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 76.9%
Lowell vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowell | 556 | $46,313 | $131,800 | $826 |
| Devola | 2,688 | $99,702 | $235,800 | $977 |
| Beverly | 1,625 | $45,926 | $165,900 | $753 |
| Macksburg | 125 | $51,875 | $75,000 | $642 |
| Marietta | 13,203 | $47,873 | $161,800 | $861 |
| Dexter City | 120 | $57,917 | $88,300 | $694 |
| Williamstown | 2,980 | $89,013 | $182,500 | $839 |
| Boaz | 1,400 | $72,560 | $244,500 | $1,292 |
| Reno | 1,040 | $43,786 | $213,800 | $764 |
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What is the median household income in Lowell, OH?
The median household income in Lowell is $46,313, 35% lower than the Ohio median of $71,389 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Lowell?
The median home value in Lowell is $131,800, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Lowell?
The median gross rent in Lowell is $826 per month, about 14.3% of household income.
Is Lowell, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 39% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes. Minuses: median household income 35% lower than the Ohio median; unemployment of 6.3%; a poverty rate of 27.5%.
What is the median age in Lowell?
The median age in Lowell is 36.9 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Lowell?
The average commute to work in Lowell is 23 minutes; 1.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lowell?
The unemployment rate in Lowell is 6.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lowell?
11.9% of adults in Lowell have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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